Scales Mound High School

www.scalesmound.net

69 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Scales Mound High School, located in the small village of Scales Mound, Illinois, serves as the educational centerpiece for its close-knit rural community in Jo Daviess County. As a small, public school district, it is characterized by its intimate learning environment, where students benefit from personalized attention, small class sizes, and strong connections between the faculty and the student body. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students, preparing them for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Scales Mound High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the community. The school maintains a competitive extracurricular program, including athletics and various academic clubs, which encourage student involvement and school spirit. Because of its location in a quiet, historic area, the school often serves as a hub for local events, reflecting the values of a tight-knit Midwestern town that prioritizes community engagement, tradition, and individualized student growth.

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scales Mound High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
63 (91.3 %)
Two or More
4 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scales Mound CUSD 211
Phone:	(815)845-2215
Website:	http://www.scalesmound.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 18